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Ill-fated 2015 merger comes to fore amid Kraft Heinz spin-off speculation

The ketchup maker seems to be making good on its May pledge to unlock a “strategic transaction”.

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Ferrara holding company in talks to buy French confectioner CPK

US-based Ferrara Candy, affiliated to Ferrero, is looking to acquire the owner of brands including Carambar, Lutti, and Krema.

JR Simplot to buy potato-products peer Clarebout Potatoes 

Clarebout Potatoes specialises in producing frozen potato products for private-label customers.

Unilever names Jochanan Senf as new Ben & Jerry’s CEO

The appointment comes amid reports of ongoing tension between Unilever and the board at Ben & Jerry’s.

Finland’s Fazer presses ahead with new chocolate factory

“The investment of approximately €400m is the largest in Fazer’s history and is also significant from a Finnish food industry perspective,” CEO Christoph Vitzthum said.

McVitie’s owner Pladis invests into UK operations 

The UK snacking giant said the investment is expected to boost brand growth and support infrastructure at its factories in the Northwest of England.

Dodla Dairy to buy peer HR Food Processing

HR Food Processing, known for its Osam brand, operates in Bihar, Jharkhand and other eastern Indian dairy markets.

Ferrero reaches for the cereal bowl

Ferrero has added more products to its basket with an eye-catching move for US cereal business WK Kellogg.

Incoming Hershey CEO faces wall of challenges, not least cocoa

Kirk Tanner will need plenty of tools in his kit bag to return confectionery volumes to positive territory.